hands-off approach
/hændz ɒf ˈəpruːtʃ/ · hands off ap proach
noun
- A management style or policy that avoids direct control or interference in a process or situation, allowing it to develop and operate independently. The company adopted a hands-off approach to innovation, giving employees the freedom to experiment and develop new ideas.
- A way of dealing with a situation that requires minimal intervention or interference. The doctor took a hands-off approach to the patient's recovery, allowing her to heal on her own terms.
Synonyms
hands-off policynon-interventionist approach laissez-faire managementhands-off managementnon-directive approach
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'hands-off approach' is often used in contrast to the 'hands-on approach', which involves direct involvement and control in a process or situation.